Quirky Holiday Cottages in the UK

Unusual cottages and accommodation to rent

Escape somewhere a bit different with a stay in one of our unique holiday properties. Choose from over 12 quirky holiday cottages available from £220. From lighthouses, to shepherd's huts and underground accommodation to a quirky forester's cottage. Our unique collection of over 450 holiday cottages throughout the UK offers families, couples and friends some very special opportunities to enjoy a break or holiday in some of the most private and unusual properties you can find. We have modern properties with a twist and stunning buildings with historical value all of our unusual places to stay ooze peculiarity. We're confident the first word you'll say when you arrive is "wow".

Quirky holiday cottages in all the best places

Our collection is located across the UK in many of the best tourist locations or nearby and within easy reach by car or public transport. Whether you're visiting family or sightseeing we can make your stay especially different with our privately owned and maintained quirky cottages. Each with their own special touches, welcome hampers and all the facilities you need for a comfortable and luxurious stay. Many are dog friendly and can cater for between two and eight people. We take particular prided in ensuring your stay is the best and that's reflected in the quality of the buildings, facilities and amenities you'll find at each of our unusual cottage locations.

Lovely cottage, nicely decorated with good facilities. Very comfortable. Location was beautiful, we always look for isolated spots for our holidays and this was perfect.

26 JULY 2018

Best uk holiday we have ever had, great location great views and the wonderfull weather helped to make this a memorable holiday break, we will come back

11 JUNE 2018

Siren was located in a spectacular setting right on the coast with wonderful views. The house was decorated to a very high standard and very well equipped. There were many walls around the property including to the village of Mortehoe where there were pubs, shops and places to eat.

10 APRIL 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at siren and would certainly recommend it to our friends,our only criticism is that the other guest vehicles parked in front of our windows spoiling our view otherwise it was perfect

8 DECEMBER 2017

We have stayed at many of the lighthouse cottages and needless to say Siren lived up to expectation. Would recommend.

30 SEPTEMBER 2017

Beautiful location, remote yet easy to reach and within hiking distance of the next town.

Over £400 for 4 people for 2 nights was expensive tho hamper was great

22 AUGUST 2016

Lovely cottage, we had such a great time. FYI: Siren toilet seat wobbly, mould growing on shower head and around shower though. Leaking bath tap. You need to know this - but it didn't stop us having a lovely experience. Triton was great.

Only spoiled by a lack of facilities to transport rubbish to the local council collection point 1 mile up the road. I think the bin was actually missing from our cottage, but otherwise excellent. Great hamper and the property was very clean and wonderfully arranged.

Would highly recommend to friends and family.

29 JUNE 2016

An outstanding property with amazing views, very comfortable beds and everything we needed for a wonderful stay on the North Devon coast, I just wish we could have stayed longer!

11 JUNE 2016

One of the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in. High standard of furniture and lots of extras

18 APRIL 2016

Firstly I don't think that guests should be asked to take their rubbish with them when they leave , it is a long way up the track and there may not be room in their vehicle . The housekeeper should deal with it as well as reasonable amounts of recycling , not really feasible to use the nearest Recycling Centre in Ilfracombe especially if not actually heading that way anyway . Also it is a lovely touch to put wine in the welcome hamper but perhaps when the guest rings the housekeeper before arrival to get the gate codes they could ask if red or white would be preferred ? We got white and don't drink it !

A laundry airer would be handy and 'green'. There is a lovely warm airing cupboard in the property too where it could be placed. We didn't want to tumble everything in the dryer [very ungreen!].

Also there was no information about recycling.

Neither of these impact the 5 star rating above but both could be improved.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

14 FEBRUARY 2019

Lovely accommodation, great hamper and nice to get a phone call from the house keeper to check we arrived, brilliant accommodation great location.

23 DECEMBER 2018

Altogether delightful especially in a force 9 gale!We would recommend it to all sea watchers.

1 OCTOBER 2018

Only down side was the shower is pretty poor - otherwise an excellent location

29 JULY 2018

POSITIVE: The fitting of carpet to the hall stairs and bedrooms is a great improvement. The provision of a private no entry sign was also appreciated. The new table in the kitchen is a vast improvement as its shape and versatility means best use can be made of the limited space available.

NEGATIVE: Lack of cushions in the lounge mean that the sofas become very uncomfortable after a short while, also fitted carpet would make the room more comfortable The decor generally is looking tired especially in the bathrooms and ground floor bedroom. The windows in the ground floor bedroom would benefit greatly from having curtains fitted as the current blinds allow far too much light to enter - not good at 4.30 a.m. on a summers morning. Lastly the picnic bench in the yard is long overdue for replacement and the private no entry sign needs replacing with something more robust as it is already broken and needed propping up against the wall !

Having said all the above it is still a place we love to visit and we have already booked for next year.

17 JULY 2018

The place was beautifully fitted out, spotlessly clean and the provisions gave us everything we could wish for - and more! The scenery was stunning

30 JUNE 2018

regular visitor, cottage clean and comfortable as usual. The carpeting on stairs and bedrooms was most welcome and made climbing the stairs a lot more safe.The outside area though is not good, we had to clean the courtyard our-selves as it was very dirty, and needed a good sweep.it was full of dead weeds and blown in rubbish. The bench in the courtyard was also very dirty and I would not have eaten outside on it, which is a shame as that's what its there for, this needs to be addressed .

5 DECEMBER 2017

The house was lovely and clean The welcome basket was awesome along with the flowers. Carrie was at the end of the phone if there was a problem

25 SEPTEMBER 2017

Everything was better than even expected

31 JULY 2017

Whilst Godrevy is somewhere we will probably always want to return to and it is in an amazing location, one has to bear in mind that it is located near to a very busy visitor centre and little effort is made to prevent visitors and the general public from wandering around the outside of the cottages especially during the evenings and on Fridays and Saturdays when the visitor centre is closed.Also and perhaps more importantly, first time visitors should be aware that the fog horn which is very loud and sends out a 3 second signal which is repeated aprox. every 30 seconds can and often does sound for long periods. Sometimes this can be for several days and nights continuously - even in the middle of summer ! During such periods when visibility may be reduced to just tens of yards, it can be quite difficult to appreciate the outstanding natural beauty of the area.

31 JULY 2017

Thank you for your feedback for Godrevy. We agree that it is in an amazing position and as we say on the website - Lizard Lighthouse is a fully working lighthouse.................. It has a 26 mile light range and an automatic 3 mile fog signal if conditions are misty.

4 JULY 2017

Clean, tidy and very welcoming. Great hamper which was very helpful. One thing which would make it even better is some form of comfy seating in the outside space, there is a picnic bench but was dirty and not very comfortable.

5 JULY 2017

Thank you for your feedback for Godrevy. We are pleased that you were happy with the property and we have passed on your comments about the outside seating.

23 JUNE 2017

Wonderful sea views, marvellous location, great walks, clean and well-appointed cottage, efficient and meticulous keyholder/caretaker, welcome hamper contained even more than we expected.Worth coming back to, year after year.

23 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your great review. We are delighted that you had a lovely holiday and we looking forward to booking Godrevy again for you.

12 APRIL 2017

Fantastic location. Well appointed. Very clean and helpful house keeper.

23 MARCH 2017

Housekeeping very good. Yard rather untidy with leaves etc. blown in.Kitchen bin lid did not work. Had to remove lid. No milk jug. No cushions. NORUBBER MAT FOR BATH OR SHOWER Had to buy one. Earplugs totally inadequate. All blinds did not work properly. Foghorn sounded all week - even when sunny. Couldn't understand why Godrevy more expensive than Sevenstones as facilities and accommodation seem to be the same.

From the very first contact the service was excellent. The property was spotless and the location absolutely stunning. I’ve been raving about it all to friends

27 NOVEMBER 2018

A great location with privacy but also easy driving distance to sight see, beach walk and eat well. The accommodation was clean and simply furnished. The hamper of Cornish food and beverages was a really appreciated touch. A wonderful experience seeing the light house beam across the night sky.

2 AUGUST 2018

The hot tap in the bathroom didn’t work (shower was fine), the curtains are too thin, making the room too light at 5am, and the synthetic duvet and pillows were horrible and sweaty. Otherwise lovely.

30 JULY 2018

Our 3rd visit, clean well appointed and great hamper, fantastic cottage and location, our ideal destination

25 JUNE 2018

Perfect , tranquil peaceful couldn’t ask for more!

11 JUNE 2018

Lovely stay in a lovely spotless cottage.

29 MAY 2018

I booked Brook Cottage for my partner's 50th Birthday. When we were arrived we were blown away by the surroundings and the cottage. The hamper was a welcome treat and the place was beautiful. Fabulous coastal walks on your doorstep and the wonderful Constantine Bay beach close by. Will definitely be back again at some point.

7 MAY 2018

Enjoyed, as always but not so well stocked as usual. Had to buy extra toilet paper, cadge dishwasher tablets, no washing up bowl. dustpan brush and only one tea towel for a week! Rolling pin still had stickers on, toilet and fridge not cleaned that well and comfy chairs really quite tatty. Great holiday but not up to standard for the money.

9 JANUARY 2018

Brilliant magical place to spend New Year’s Eve

28 DECEMBER 2017

Wonderful location, would 100% review but shower was tiny, surely a better solution would be a wet room.

11 NOVEMBER 2017

Very warm and comfortable cottage. The access road was being re surfaced during our stay which made coming and going out slower.There were a few minor issues to report to the housekeeper but nothing made our stay less enjoyable. Many thanks

Brook Cottage is superbly located, close to Padstow and within walking distance of some terrific family friendly beaches. The views were also to die for. We also had the thrill of watching a meteor shower from the cottage on our first night.

The cottage is comfortable, warm and well equipped though some of the living room furniture should be updated in the foreseeable future.

31 JULY 2017

Very well kitted out, clean and modern, if not a little chilly, esp in the bathroom with no hot water available! Shower good. Wifi intermittent. Quality beds and linen. Lovely welcome hamper and housekeeper! Amazing views and walks.

24 JULY 2017

Staying at a lighthouse has been a dream come true. Surrounded by beautiful Cornish nature with lots of sights nearby. The cottage itself was so nicely refurbished and perfectly clean, and the welcoming basket outstanding.

13 JULY 2017

Fantastic setting, a well organised and stocked cottage.

14 JULY 2017

Thank you for your lovely concise feedback.

25 JUNE 2017

Brook Cottage was beautiful. The Trevose Head Lighthouse is a picturesque setting in itself, but walking through the cottage door after a long drive was a nice experience too. The cottage is warm, welcoming, prettily furnished, and there was a wonderful selection of food from Cornwall in a hamper (and in the fridge) in the kitchen. The bed configuration was ideal for our family of 2 adults and 2 children, and the bedrooms were a good size with comfortable beds. The bathroom was small. Though it would be helpful to have a small hanging shelf in the shower cubicle on which to place soap and shampoo, the bathroom was otherwise adequate with a deep window ledge that was big enough for multiple toiletry bags. The wifi in the cottage was a good speed. We didn't have mobile phone coverage there but a landline phone was provided.Outside the cottage, there was a grassy area around the lighthouse with a table and chairs. There was plenty of space for our kids to stretch their legs, and the views of the coastline and sunset were fantastic. The other cottages at the lighthouse share this area too, though we rarely saw anyone else over the three nights we were there in June. The directions we received regarding road access to the lighthouse were good. The roads are narrow, one lane only. There was enough parking for our one car in a gated car park for the lighthouse and other cottages.

We would recommend this property to family and friends.

26 JUNE 2017

Thank you so much for your comprehensive review and great recommendation.

The location was fine, not having mobile telephone reception was a bit of an issue, which we were not told about before hand.

16 NOVEMBER 2018

Veronica Cottage is a delightful retreat. It’s nicely decorated and furnished, the beds are comfortable and for three of us, it suited our needs. There were a few things lacking that would have been useful - we only had one tea towel, 1 spare bin bag, 1 dishcloth, 1 hand towel and no bathroom cleaning products or cloth. The email I received from RR mentioned that these would all be supplied in the pleural so I didn’t bother to pack any. The window in one of the double bedrooms couldn’t be opened and the window in the far single bedroom is not attatched to it’s hinges and nearly fell out onto the ground. I left a message to report this to the housekeeper but didn’t get a response. There is a problem with the bins outside the front door - they are disgusting, there is putrid rubbish in the bottom left from some time ago. A different bin emptying system should be put in place! Both the window and bin issues have been mentioned in previous reviews - do RR read these? I’m not sure!

17 SEPTEMBER 2018

Booking and correspondence with Head Office very good. However, couldn’t get hold of house keeper on the day and the cleanliness and level of what is provided wasn’t the usual RR standard.

3 SEPTEMBER 2018

Wonderful location, inside the cottage was very nice but window in one of the single bedrooms didnt open at all and in other rooms it was hard to open windows. Problem with rubbish collection as the bags at the bottom of the bin were not being taken away so the bin was full of maggots and flies and was outside cottage door and kitchen.

17 AUGUST 2018

Great House, location and furnished - shame about the fly's everywhere and that recycling and rubbish weren't ever collected

12 JULY 2018

Veronica Cottage has everything you might need and want: great location and views, good beds, modern bathrooms, well-appointed kitchen, cosy living-room. You should be aware that everytime you come or leave two sets of gates have to opened and closed. Also, there is no drinking water in the house, but bottled water is provided.

29 MAY 2018

Always a lovely holiday. We have been for several years now and the standard is excellent. Fabulous location. Rachel who looks after the property is always very nice and extremely helpful.

28 MAY 2018

We had our second trip to Veronica Cottage this year as we enjoyed it so much last year. Views are spectacular and the facilities cannot be faulted. We plan to make it a third trip next year!!

29 JANUARY 2018

Amazing Cottage, newly renovated and in fantastic condition. The Views from the light hose are world-class. The perfect place for a winter getaway.

5 JANUARY 2018

A very high quality cottage which was warm, comfortable and very well presented. The Christmas tree and Christmas decorations were most welcome as well as the food hamper. We would have appreciated more hand towels - we only had 2 for 4 people.

13 DECEMBER 2017

Veronica Cottage - a beautiful place to stay. Loved the location. Right on the coastal path. The Cottage was beautifully furnished - lovely bathrooms - well kitted out kitchen. The accommodation was spacious and perfectly suited to our needs.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

Veronica cottage is always a favourite, not just because of the location, but because it is always spotless, and well maintained. The only negative this time was nothing to do with the property as such just that we were told the guys working on the borehole would not need to enter the property, however while we were having our breakfast at 08:00 one of the guys wanted to come in to the property regarding the electrics. We told him we would be leaving at 10:00 and asked that he enter at that time.

9 OCTOBER 2017

Look forward to going back again.

31 JULY 2017

wonderful location and house nicely presented

10 JULY 2017

We wanted a quiet retreat and Veronica cottage gave us exactly that

3 MAY 2017

The property was very well cleaned, maintained and newly decorated in very appealing modern style.The Kitchen was modern and very well appointed and equipped for fully self-catering. Beds very comfortable. Great outside space.Property is so charming and beautifully located. Such fun for children and adults.Would happily return!

4 APRIL 2017

Cottage was beautifully decorated and in character with the area.

6 MARCH 2017

Beds were SO comfortable! Property very clean and welcome pack ... most welcome. This is the 2nd time we have visited and not disappointed. Nice to have someone at the end of the phone should it be needed. There were 3 adults and 2 children this time, last time6 adults and one small child. The lounge was too small for the latter and VERY cosy for the first. This is the downside of the property.

1 MARCH 2017

Lovely clean cottage and great hamper as usual,

26 FEBRUARY 2017

lovely property, bit surprised no soap in spare bathroom, only one tea towel and no spare bin bags - don't expect to hav to buy these things. maybe reduce something in the food basket so u can have some basics.